Sherwood Forest Main Car Park Parking, Ollerton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NG21 9QB
- Capacity
- ~261 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sherwood Forest Main Car Park
Sherwood Forest Main Car Park provides parking in Ollerton, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At roughly 261 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Sherwood Forest Main Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 261 spaces, that is roughly 144 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 117 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Ollerton
There are 8 car parks across Ollerton, so you have options if your first choice is full. Mansfield Road Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sherwood Forest Main Car Park have?
Sherwood Forest Main Car Park in Ollerton has approximately 261 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Sherwood Forest Main Car Park?
Sherwood Forest Main Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Sherwood Forest Main Car Park busiest?
Sherwood Forest Main Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Sherwood Forest Main Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Sherwood Forest Main Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Sherwood Forest Main Car Park?
Sherwood Forest Main Car Park is a car park with surface parking.